Graduate Survey

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Introduction

Please take the graduate survey below. It takes about 5 minutes to complete.

Please fill in all *required fields.

Each year, the Minnesota State Legislature asks that Minnesota State University, Mankato gather information on the status of our graduates. Summarized responses to this survey provide current and prospective students with information useful for selecting major programs and determining job markets. A summary report is also shared with Minnesota State University, Mankato faculty and posted on our website. You can see the results of past surveys on our website at http://www.mnsu.edu/cdc/resources/statistics/. If you have questions, call our toll free number at (800)374-4886.

Click here to read an important Data Privacy Notice about your rights and how this information will be used.

To thank you for your participation, all fully completed survey participants will be automatically entered to win one of two $100 gift cards to Target or Best Buy!

Thank you for your willingness to assist in the gathering of this data and best of luck in the future!

Kristin UnderwoodGraduate Survey Coordinator

Who is taking survey

IMPORTANT: Please indicate who is responding to this survey:*

IMPORTANT: Please indicate who is responding to this survey: GraduateIMPORTANT: Please indicate who is responding to this survey: Parent/GuardianIMPORTANT: Please indicate who is responding to this survey: Institutional StaffIMPORTANT: Please indicate who is responding to this survey: EmployerIMPORTANT: Please indicate who is responding to this survey: Other Family MemberIMPORTANT: Please indicate who is responding to this survey: Spouse/Partner/Roommate

Verification Information

8-digit Tech ID*

(Please include any leading zeros. If you do not know your TechID, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 507.389.6266)

On-campus Email Address*

Please enter the @mnsu.edu email address that was assigned to you in school, unless you have already updated your MavJobs.com account with your post-graduate email address.

Graduation Month and Year*

Please select your graduation month and year.

Continuing Education

Within 12 months following graduation have you been accepted or enrolled at an institution for another degree, diploma or certificate?*

Within 12 months following graduation have you been accepted or enrolled at an institution for another degree, diploma or certificate? yesWithin 12 months following graduation have you been accepted or enrolled at an institution for another degree, diploma or certificate? no

What was the date you started or were accepted to this program*

What is the complete name of the institution?

Where is the institution located: City/Town

State

Country

What degree are you pursuing or have you obtained?

What degree are you pursuing or have you obtained? CertificateWhat degree are you pursuing or have you obtained? DiplomaWhat degree are you pursuing or have you obtained? AssociateWhat degree are you pursuing or have you obtained? Bachelor'sWhat degree are you pursuing or have you obtained? Master'sWhat degree are you pursuing or have you obtained? SpecialistWhat degree are you pursuing or have you obtained? First Professional (e.g. dentistry, law, medicine)What degree are you pursuing or have you obtained? Doctorate

Employment Information

Have you started, accepted, or continued a paying job in the 12 months following graduation?*

Have you started, accepted, or continued a paying job in the 12 months following graduation? yesHave you started, accepted, or continued a paying job in the 12 months following graduation? no

If you also reported continuing education above, please indicate in which group you prefer to be included.

Please provide the following information about your job.

If you have held or accepted more than one job, please provide information on what you consider to be the most important job:

What was the date you started or accepted this job?*

Job Title/Position or Job Duties

Employer/Firm

Employer City/Town

Employer State

Employer Country

Salary of current position

Salary of current position Under $20,000Salary of current position $20-24,999Salary of current position $25-29,999Salary of current position $30-34,999Salary of current position $35-39,999Salary of current position $40-44,999Salary of current position $45-49,999Salary of current position Over $50,000

Is the position, on average, considered to be

Is the position, on average, considered to be Full-timeIs the position, on average, considered to be Part-time

How related is/was this job to the program/major(s) from which you graduated? (select only 1):*

Note: Your job is related at least to some degree if it meets any of the following criteria: *You were required to complete your program or major in order to qualify for this job; *You are/were using knowledge and skills on your job acquired through your program or major; or *Your job is/was an entry-level position required in order to obtain a job for which you were trained.

How related is/was this job to the program/major(s) from which you graduated? (select only 1): RelatedHow related is/was this job to the program/major(s) from which you graduated? (select only 1): Somewhat RelatedHow related is/was this job to the program/major(s) from which you graduated? (select only 1): Unrelated

Are you actively seeking a job related to your program/major(s)?*

Reasons for selecting "No" below may include: occupational license or certification pending, medical condition preventing work in field of study, completed program for personal satisfaction, cannot relocate for related employment, family/home responsibilities, continuing education, military/volunteer/religious service, took unrelated work by choice

Are you actively seeking a job related to your program/major(s)? yesAre you actively seeking a job related to your program/major(s)? no

Which of the following best describes your status? Not Currently Employed, Actively Seeking EmploymentWhich of the following best describes your status? Not Currently Employed, Not Actively Seeking Employment

Did you use any of the Career Development Center’s services? yesDid you use any of the Career Development Center’s services? no

How helpful was your program/major(s) in developing the knowledge needed for your career?

How helpful was your program/major(s) in developing the knowledge needed for your career? Very HelpfulHow helpful was your program/major(s) in developing the knowledge needed for your career? HelpfulHow helpful was your program/major(s) in developing the knowledge needed for your career? Somewhat HelpfulHow helpful was your program/major(s) in developing the knowledge needed for your career? Not Very HelpfulHow helpful was your program/major(s) in developing the knowledge needed for your career? Not Helpful

How helpful was your program/major(s) in developing the skills needed for your career?

How helpful was your program/major(s) in developing the skills needed for your career? Very HelpfulHow helpful was your program/major(s) in developing the skills needed for your career? HelpfulHow helpful was your program/major(s) in developing the skills needed for your career? Somewhat HelpfulHow helpful was your program/major(s) in developing the skills needed for your career? Not Very HelpfulHow helpful was your program/major(s) in developing the skills needed for your career? Not Helpful

How helpful was your program/major(s) in developing the attitudes or dispositions needed for your career?

How helpful was your program/major(s) in developing the attitudes or dispositions needed for your career? Very HelpfulHow helpful was your program/major(s) in developing the attitudes or dispositions needed for your career? HelpfulHow helpful was your program/major(s) in developing the attitudes or dispositions needed for your career? Somewhat HelpfulHow helpful was your program/major(s) in developing the attitudes or dispositions needed for your career? Not Very HelpfulHow helpful was your program/major(s) in developing the attitudes or dispositions needed for your career? Not Helpful

How satisfied are you with the effectiveness of your program/major(s) in preparing you for your career?

How satisfied are you with the effectiveness of your program/major(s) in preparing you for your career? Very SatisfiedHow satisfied are you with the effectiveness of your program/major(s) in preparing you for your career? SatisfiedHow satisfied are you with the effectiveness of your program/major(s) in preparing you for your career? Somewhat SatisfiedHow satisfied are you with the effectiveness of your program/major(s) in preparing you for your career? Not Very SatisfiedHow satisfied are you with the effectiveness of your program/major(s) in preparing you for your career? Not Satisfied